#B39CDD

Color Details

HEX
#B39CDD
RGB
rgb(179, 156, 221)
HSL
hsl(261, 49%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(19%, 29%, 0%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.72:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b39cdd
Contrast 8.72:1 AAA
White on #b39cdd
Contrast 2.41:1 Fail
#b39cdd on Black
Contrast 8.72:1 AAA
#b39cdd on White
Contrast 2.41:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c2b0e4
#d1c4eb
#e1d7f1
#8f7db1
#6b5e85
#483e58

Complement & Analogous

#c6dd9c
#d39cdd
#9ca6dd

Triadic

#ddb39c
#9cddb3

Monochrome

#483e58 #6b5e85 #b39cdd #d1c4eb #e1d7f1 #f0ebf8

Analogous

#9ca6dd #bac1e7 #b39cdd #dcb0e4 #d39cdd #a97db1

Complementary Mix

#6b5e85 #b39cdd #d1c4eb #c6dd9c #dae9bf #819065

Nearby Colors

#b39cdc
#b39cde
#b39ccd
#b39ced

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About #B39CDD

#B39CDD converts to RGB(179, 156, 221) and HSL(261, 49%, 74%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#B39CDD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B39CDD?
RGB: 179, 156, 221. Copy as CSS: rgb(179, 156, 221)
Is #B39CDD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B39CDD?
Complement: #c6dd9c.
Does #B39CDD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.41:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.72:1 (AAA (normal text)).